DWTS Emma Slater Plans To Share Rashad Jennings Emotional And Amazing Story Through Dance
Rashad Jennings felt like he wasn’t talented being he was overweight as a child. He also had asthma to the point he was once on his death bed. Everythng changed when one day his Dad asked him what he wanted to do with his life. Lots more at Entertainment Tonight including how his Dancing With The Stars partner, Emma Slater, plans to tell his story.
And now, he’s using his legs to dance for his dad on Dancing With the Stars. When ET asks if there’s any story he could tell through dance, he says it would undoubtedly be this one… and he has faith that his pro partner, Emma Slater, will choreograph a routine that will perfectly encapsulate his journey.
“I should have never, ever, ever, ever made it to the NFL,” he insists. “So, to be in a position where I’m dancing with Dancing With the Stars on ABC, this is just — I’m still shocked.”
“I want to dedicate a song to my father,” he adds. “Both of his legs had to be amputated, so for me to be able to dance for him, it’s just like when I think about playing football. My father doesn’t have legs, so I get to run, for him. Obviously he can’t dance, so to be able to dance for him I think would be every emotional for me.”
And according to Emma, it’s going to happen.
“Rashad is a wonderful, incredible person,” she tells ET. “His story is amazing, about that kind of unconditional love that he has for his dad. He’s made his life dedicated to bringing his dad back in a sense … it was just so heartfelt when he told me, so I knew that that was something that’s going to be in our season.”
“We’re definitely going to pay ode to his dad and the kind of unique relationship they have,” she continues. “Because it didn’t start off the way it is now, so I think it’s really quite unique and tells the story of who Rashad is today.”
Jennings says that today, he’s “kind of a living witness” of loving family, and “keeping God in your life, consistently trying to do the right things [so] that good things will come back to you over time.”
I absolutely adore everything about Rashad. And I’m beginning to think that Emma and Rashad may be my favorite couple ever on the show.
I am literally on pins and needles anxiously awaiting their next dance. I just want this man on my television.
I agree Sandy! I adore this man. From the first posts from Emma, Rashad’s smile radiated a special charisma. Everything I’ve read about him, all the IG posts, and watching him dance, just made me love him even more. So happy for Emma. She deserves this amazing man. Their chemistry is incredible; they instantly became best friends. Love how Rashad checked with Sasha after that steamy foxtrot.
Rashad is the epitome of what DWTS is supposed to be about. A non-dancer with a great attitude and willing to fully commit to the experience. I read this ET article at work and was in tears. What a beautiful role model for kids. You can become a success with hard work and determination.
TPTB better not play any games with him or there will be a riot! Thought I wouldn’t be voting much this season, but now I’m determined to get Team Shad Squad to the finals and that MBT.
I love Emma and Rashad so much! They make me want to happy-cry like people do at weddings.
I couldn’t agree more with you all on Rashad and Emma! Well said! I love them!
Oh what a lovely man , my fav contestant by miles this season and perfectly suited to the beautiful emma ?
I love this pairing SO MUCH!!! <3
What a gorgeous man inside and out.
Emma waited a long time for a good partner. As they say, Good Things Come to Those That Wait.
I agree with all the comments and love for this couple. Rashad is my favorite football player on DWTS since Hines and Kym (my fave couple ever). The great friendship and respect between Emma and Rashad might match it. I can’t wait to see their next dance and am cheering for them to make it all the way to the finals.
I love love love their chemistry! their friendship is so natural and not some fake showmanship
I just watched several of their instagram videos 🙂